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Simon Cowell signs huge deal with streaming giant Netflix for new show Midas Touch in bid to find the 'next One Direction'


The music mogul, 64, said recently that he thought there had not been a band as successful as One Direction since, and had set about on a quest to replicate their fame.

Simon Cowell has signed a huge deal with streaming giant Netflix for a new show in his bid to find the 'next One Direction' (Pictured in February) It has now been revealed that he has signed a deal with Netflix for his new show and - clearly not afraid to shout about his talent scouting prowess - has called it Simon Cowell: Midas Touch (Pictured with Sharon Osbourne in 2005) Simon decided his star presence was needed to plug his next project after Britain's Got Talent received the worst ratings in its 17-year history on Sunday night - despite the head judge claiming it was the best final he has seen in a long time.

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